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Senior Bridge Engineer, PE

DRMP
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Department: Transportation

Location: Charleston, SC

Compensation: $155,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

DRMP is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm in the Southeast, seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer, P.E., to lead complex DOT bridge and infrastructure projects. If you bring deep experience in bridge design and rehabilitation — and want a role where your work directly shapes a growing practice — this is the right move.

We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for the right candidate.

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Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Develop structural calculations and produce engineering drawings for both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects related to bridge and transportation structures.
  • Perform and direct engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions.
  • Prepare written technical reports.
  • Support construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
  • Train and mentor junior engineers.

What you'll need

  • Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
  • 10 years post registration structural engineering experience
  • Complex structures design is a plus
  • 15 years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures
  • Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, CSI, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas, and the FDOT suite of FDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
  • Proficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
  • Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
  • Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
  • Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
  • Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
  • Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
  • Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • PE and/or SE certification in Florida or the ability to obtain Florida Registration
  • Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the FDOT Structures Manual and FDOT Construction Specifications

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

Salary : $155,000 - $180,000

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